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Prime Minister Modi took to social media to issue directives to Indian citizens amid the escalating heatwave. He warned against the severe effects of intense heat and suggested measures.

EPFO members may soon withdraw provident fund money instantly via UPI by scanning a QR code at an ATM, eliminating employer sign-offs and delays. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that testing for the facility is complete, and funds will transfer directly into member accounts.

Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla urged the UN Security Council to help prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Cuba amid rising tensions, sanctions and military threats from the United States.

Safety fears force the removal of Kolkata's 70-foot Messi statue as it sways in the wind. Plus, the latest updates on Lionel Messi's World Cup injury scare.

Massive forest fires swept through Himachal’s Kasauli and Solan amid heatwave conditions. IAF helicopters joined firefighting efforts as flames neared the Kasauli Air Force Station.

Ranveer Singh has been riding a rollercoaster. The actor has landed himself into several controversies, whether it was his daring nude photoshoot, allegedly hurting religious sentiments or his sudden exit from a film. Each incident has fuelled debates and escalated into a major issue.

Former US President Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block release of private memoir recordings tied to the classified documents probe, arguing disclosure violates privacy rights despite no criminal charges.

Veteran sports administrator and 5-time Olympian Raja Randhir Singh passes away at 79. Discover more about the legendary Indian shooting pioneer's legacy.

NASA announced the first three Moon Base missions to begin building sustained operations: Moon Base I: Targeted for launch no earlier than fall 2026, this mission will use Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander to deliver NASA payloads.

Ahead of Alpha release, Bobby Deol opened up about working with Alia Bhatt, and the challenges he faced while shooting for the spy-thriller. Backed by Yash Raj Films, the film also features Sharvari, and Anil Kapoor.

Off Campus has become one of Amazon Prime Video’s most talked-about breakout series. Adapted from Elle Kennedy’s popular Off-Campus book series, the show is the talk for various reasons.

Trump had earlier said the United States would contribute $10 billion to the reconstruction effort, while Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had each pledged at least $1 billion. Under the board’s charter, members are required to pay $1 billion for permanent participation.

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of a "catastrophic collision" of disease and conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the rapidly spreading Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak outpaces response efforts.

Alberta plans a major referendum asking voters whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process for a future separation vote. The move has reignited debates over western alienation, federal powers, the Clarity Act and whether a Canadian province can legally secede.

An analysis of global markets shows oil producers, defence-linked sectors, AI-driven technology stocks and the US dollar benefiting from the crisis, while airlines, energy-importing economies and vulnerable currencies face mounting pressure.

India’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to launch on the Jind-Sonipat route after receiving approval from the Ministry of Railways. Developed in India, the train produces zero emissions and positions the country among global leaders using hydrogen-powered rail technology.

A new viral CBSE answer sheet video is raising questions about how Class 12 papers are being evaluated. After Vedant questioned his marks, another student’s Chemistry answer sheet video has exploded online, with claims that even answers matching the official marking scheme were marked wrong.

Assam became the third Indian state to pass the Uniform Civil Code Bill, banning polygamy and mandating live-in relationship registration amid fierce opposition protests over tribal exclusions.

Hilton, who has been actively speaking in support of the Defiance Act, which would allow victims of nonconsensual AI-generated images to take action against those who created them, shared a video on Tuesday of a speech she gave earlier this year at the Capitol about deepfakes.